Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies by Katharine Briggs
A beautiful, new edition of the concise A-Z of Folklore from seminal figure Katharine Mary Briggs.
When it comes to the world of fairies Katharine Briggs is the greatest authority by many a league, and this is the finest guide ever written* Philip Pullman *
Katharine Briggs is an editor of such surpassing knowledge that one suspects that she may have sources among witches, ghosts and fairies. * Dianne Purkiss *
Katharine Briggs is the surest guide to British folklore in the twentieth century. * Jack Zipes *
Katharine Briggs is the magic mirror on the wall. Ask her what you will...' * Richard Adams *
Katharine Briggs is an editor of such surpassing knowledge that one suspects that she may have sources among witches, ghosts and fairies. * Dianne Purkiss *
Katharine Briggs is the surest guide to British folklore in the twentieth century. * Jack Zipes *
Katharine Briggs is the magic mirror on the wall. Ask her what you will...' * Richard Adams *
Katharine Briggs (Author)
Katharine Mary Briggs (1898-1980) was a British folklorist, scholar and author. Over the course of her life, she published fourteen books, lectured widely and was president of The Folklore Society, who now present an annual award in her honour: The Katharine Briggs Award.
Fee Greening (Illustrator)
Fee Greening is a dip pen and ink illustrator inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts and gothic fairytales. She graduated from Central St. Martin's in 2012 and received a Masters from the Royal College of Art in 2014. She has worked with Gucci, Hermès, Sisley, Liberty London and Fortnum and Mason, and featured in profiles by Vogue and the Financial Times.
Katharine Mary Briggs (1898-1980) was a British folklorist, scholar and author. Over the course of her life, she published fourteen books, lectured widely and was president of The Folklore Society, who now present an annual award in her honour: The Katharine Briggs Award.
Fee Greening (Illustrator)
Fee Greening is a dip pen and ink illustrator inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts and gothic fairytales. She graduated from Central St. Martin's in 2012 and received a Masters from the Royal College of Art in 2014. She has worked with Gucci, Hermès, Sisley, Liberty London and Fortnum and Mason, and featured in profiles by Vogue and the Financial Times.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781800963504 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800963505 |
| Title | Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies |
| Author | Katharine Briggs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2025-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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